Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Vanuatu to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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