Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to understand these important new open education ventures. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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