Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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