Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nepal to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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