Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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