Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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