Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Malawi to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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