Learn more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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