Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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