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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in online learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education experiments. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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