Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Benin to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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