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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in digital education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Syria to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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