Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to understand these important new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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