Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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