Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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