Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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