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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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