Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online education make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Malaysia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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