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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning have made it possible for students all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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