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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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