Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology enable learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Belize to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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