Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like American Samoa to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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