Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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