Find out more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology enable learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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