Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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