Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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