Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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