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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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