Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in elearning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these promising new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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