Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Twitter to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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