Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning enable humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better comprehend these fascinating new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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