Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic education technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Romania to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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