Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these interesting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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