Find out more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open education experiments. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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