Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in digital education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are considering today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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