Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology enable humans all over the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cambodia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better comprehend these interesting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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