Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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