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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in online education make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Morocco to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open education ventures. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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