Find out more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Gambia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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