Find out more about the significant new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning enable people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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