Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sierra Leone to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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