Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Sudan to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better comprehend these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also analyzes the most important 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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