Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in digital education technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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