Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these important new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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