Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Students want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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