Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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