Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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