Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Students want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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