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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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