Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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