Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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