Find out more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning have provided the means for humans all over the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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