Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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