Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in elearning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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