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 educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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