Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Rwanda to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Professors want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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