Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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