Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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