Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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