Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in e-learning are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Djibouti to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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