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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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