Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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