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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic educational technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like French Guiana to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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