Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic educational technology are empowering humans all around the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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