Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered students all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Peru to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Professors want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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