Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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