Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in online education have made it possible for students all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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