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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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