Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in elearning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these interesting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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