Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Afghanistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these important new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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