Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning are empowering people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Rwanda to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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