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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic education technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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