Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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