Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Aruba to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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