Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Spain to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these significant new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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