Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning are enabling learners all around the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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