Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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