Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these promising new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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