Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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