Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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