Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Peter I Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better understand these open education ventures. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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