Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online education technology have empowered learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Papua New Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these new open education initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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