Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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