Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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