Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning are empowering people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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