Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning are enabling learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Slovenia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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