Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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