Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to understand these exciting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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