Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open education undertakings. Students want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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