Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to understand these open education initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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