Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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