Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these promising new open education initiatives. Corporations want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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