Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ethiopia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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