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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to understand these promising new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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