Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in e-learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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