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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Teachers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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