Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online education technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Solomon Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to better grasp these important new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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