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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning have provided the means for students all around the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Malta to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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