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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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