Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Peru to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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