Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in digital education technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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