Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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