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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in digital education technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Indonesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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