Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Central African Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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