Find out more about this edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning have enabled learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Academics want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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