Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better grasp these intriguing new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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