Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Martinique to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Professors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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