Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in digital education technology enable learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations have to consider today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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