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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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