Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these open educational endeavours. People want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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