Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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