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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open education ventures. Scholars want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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