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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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