Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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