Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Somaliland to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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