Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning enable people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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