Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Somalia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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