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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Nauru to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to understand these new open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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