Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning are enabling students all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Pakistan to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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