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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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