Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in digital education technology have empowered people all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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