Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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