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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in digital education technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Greece to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also researches the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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