Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these intriguing new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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