Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Morocco to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and numerous other participants want to understand these new open educational experiments. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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