Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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