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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in online learning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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