Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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