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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners 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 several subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ghana to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Universities want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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