Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these compelling new open education initiatives. Academics want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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