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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these important new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This 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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