Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Professors want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring 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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