Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like American Samoa to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better perceive these open education undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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