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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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