Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning have enabled students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also studies the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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