Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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