Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning make it possible for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to be more aware of these intriguing new open education ventures. Scholars want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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