Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better comprehend these new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to know how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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