Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these important new open education undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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