Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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