Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Bermuda to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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