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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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