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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open educational experiments. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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