Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. New changes in online learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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