Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in elearning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also researches the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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