Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like Somaliland to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to understand these interesting new open educational experiments. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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