Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. Professors want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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