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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology enable learners all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better grasp these open education ventures. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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