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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning have enabled people all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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