Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and many other stakeholders want to understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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