Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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