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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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