Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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