Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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