Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Universities want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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