Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cambodia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better perceive these fascinating new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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