Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Academics want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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