Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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