Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these open education initiatives. People want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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