Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Djibouti to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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