Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Malta to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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