Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic educational technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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