Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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