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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in blended learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open education ventures. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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