Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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