Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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