Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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