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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in e-learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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