Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Kuwait to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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