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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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