Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Zimbabwe to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers 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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