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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Bangladesh to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. People want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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