Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Libya to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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