Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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