Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in elearning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Guyana to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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