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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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