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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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