Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to be more aware of these open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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