Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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