Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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