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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in digital education technology make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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