Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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