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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in electronic education technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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