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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic education technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Guam to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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