Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Bellevue University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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