Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open educational undertakings. Academics want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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