Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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