Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning are enabling students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Nauru to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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