Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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