Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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