Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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