Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Monaco to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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