Find out more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in elearning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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