Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Burundi to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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