Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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