Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Kiribati to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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