Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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