Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning make it possible for humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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