Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the 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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