Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open education undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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