Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in digital education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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