Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations have to consider today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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