Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning enable people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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