Find out more about this educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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