Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like India to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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