Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Kuwait to conduct these MOOC courses? How can we deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education experiments. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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