Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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