Find out more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in elearning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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