Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these exciting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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