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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Nauru to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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