Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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