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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Google+ to conduct these MOOC classes? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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