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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like LinkedIn to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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