Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in e-learning technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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