Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to take courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these compelling new open education experiments. Academics want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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