Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Kiribati to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these open educational experiments. Students want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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