Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in digital education technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Eritrea to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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