Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in online education technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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