Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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