Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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