Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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