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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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