Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning have enabled learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these interesting new open education ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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