Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these exciting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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