Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic education technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Libya to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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