Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Eritrea to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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