Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in elearning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these significant new open educational undertakings. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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