Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these interesting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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