Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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