Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education enable learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these important new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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