Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Lecturers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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