Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Croatia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better grasp these interesting new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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