Find out more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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