Find out more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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