Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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