Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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