Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Panama to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Corporations want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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