Learn more about this impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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