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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ghana to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to be more aware of these open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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