Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning have enabled people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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