Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in digital education technology are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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