Find out more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online education technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better comprehend these exciting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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