Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better perceive these exciting new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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