Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these promising new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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