Learn more about this breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Suriname to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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