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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in digital education technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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