Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology have empowered learners all over the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to understand these promising new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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