Learn more about this enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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