Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Iraq to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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