Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in e-learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Latvia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better comprehend these significant new open education endeavours. Public servants want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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