Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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