Learn more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education technology have enabled people all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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