Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology are enabling learners all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like El Salvador to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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