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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Professors want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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