Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in blended learning technology have enabled students all over the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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