Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning enable people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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