Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online education are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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