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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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