Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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