Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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