Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology enable students all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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