Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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