Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online education technology make it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like openHPI to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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