Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online learning have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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