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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to understand these promising new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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