Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Somalia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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