Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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