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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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