Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and many other participants need to better understand these promising new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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