Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better understand these important new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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