Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in digital education technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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