Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Somaliland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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