Learn more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in digital education technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Academics want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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