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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open education ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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