Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in digital education technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these important new open education ventures. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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