Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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