Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these interesting new open educational experiments. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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