Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open education ventures. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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