Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. People want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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