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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Andorra to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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