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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic education technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Instructors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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