Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open education experiments. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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