Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Tunisia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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