Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these interesting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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