Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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