Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kiribati to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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