Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Scholars want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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