Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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