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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Greenland to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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