Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Tanzania to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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