Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these exciting new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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