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 having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education enable students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these promising new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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