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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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