Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Universities want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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