Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in online education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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