Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these open educational ventures. Trainers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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