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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology have enabled students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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