Find out more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology enable people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Libya to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to understand these new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new 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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