Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these important new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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