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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these compelling new open educational ventures. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also studies the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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