Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in digital education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Academics want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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