Learn more about the educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Libya to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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