Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like American Samoa to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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