Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better comprehend these promising new open education initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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