Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Belize to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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