Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in elearning have enabled humans all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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