Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these fascinating new open education endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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