Find out more about this breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning have empowered humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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