Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better understand these open education undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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