Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online education technology enable learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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