Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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