Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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