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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also studies the major 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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