Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better understand these compelling new open educational experiments. Academics want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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