Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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