Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled students all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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