Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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