Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these open education endeavours. Everybody wants to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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