Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in digital education technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Malawi to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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