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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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