Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Spain to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to understand these significant new open education ventures. Instructors want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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