Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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