Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to understand these interesting new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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