Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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