Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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