Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in digital education technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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