Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these exciting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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