Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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