Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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