Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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