Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New developments in learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Tanzania to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Corporations want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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