Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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