Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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