Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in elearning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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