Learn more about this impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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