Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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