Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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