Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in online education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Suriname to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better perceive these exciting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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