Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in digital education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better perceive these exciting new open education initiatives. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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