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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in digital education technology enable people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better perceive these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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