Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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