Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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