Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Universities want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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