Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online education make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Luxembourg to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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