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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Professors want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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