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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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