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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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