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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open education experiments. Trainers want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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