Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in online education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Afghanistan to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education endeavours. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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