Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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