Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better comprehend these interesting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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