Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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