Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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