Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology enable humans all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Netherlands to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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