Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open education ventures. Trainers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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