Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Morocco to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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