Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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