Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these massive open online courses? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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