Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Universities want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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