Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Tanzania to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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