Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nauru to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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