Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in digital education technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to understand these new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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