Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better grasp these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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