Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in digital education technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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