Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to be more aware of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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