Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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