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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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