Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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