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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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