Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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