Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these intriguing new open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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