Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these promising new open education ventures. Academics want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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