Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This amazing new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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