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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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