Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also studies the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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