Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic education technology enable students all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Romania to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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