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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Haiti to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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