Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic education technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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