Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Guatemala to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open education experiments. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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