Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic education technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these open educational endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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