Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better understand these significant new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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