Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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