Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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