Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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