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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better grasp these compelling new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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