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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Reunion to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the major 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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