Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning are providing the means for people all over the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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