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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to understand these exciting new open educational experiments. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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