Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in e-learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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