Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in digital education technology are enabling learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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