Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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