Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in elearning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also talks about 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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