Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning are empowering students all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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