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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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