Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Montenegro to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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