Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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