Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Serbia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. People want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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