Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better perceive these interesting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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