Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several issues that elearning institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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