Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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