Learn more about this 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 (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online education technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to be more aware of these promising new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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