Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these interesting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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