Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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