Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning technology enable students all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open education initiatives. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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