Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in digital education technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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