Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Trainers want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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