Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open education ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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