Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in digital education technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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