Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Macedonia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Professors want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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