Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cambodia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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