Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these exciting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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