Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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