Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Academics want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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