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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Romania to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education experiments. People want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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