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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in elearning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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