Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Educators want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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