Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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