Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Solomon Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these exciting new open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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