Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are considering now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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