Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scholars want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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