Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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