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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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