Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mozambique to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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