Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. People want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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