Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations have to consider today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open educational endeavours. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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