Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bhutan to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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