Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Twitter to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these exciting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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