Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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