Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in digital education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ethiopia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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