Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Latvia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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