Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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