Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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