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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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