Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in online learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Djibouti to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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