Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in digital education technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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