Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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