Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in elearning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Senegal to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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