Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open education undertakings. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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