Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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