Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in online learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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