Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better grasp these significant new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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