Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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