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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education technology have empowered people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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