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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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