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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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