Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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