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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Chad to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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