Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online education technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Mozambique to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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