Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in digital education technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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