Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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