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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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