Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology enable students all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Universities want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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