Find out more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Corporations want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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