Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners 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 subjects that distance learning organizations are considering now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better grasp these important new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This amazing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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