Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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