Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tuvalu to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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