Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Morocco to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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