Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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