Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in e-learning have provided the means for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Andorra to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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