Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to understand these intriguing new open education experiments. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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