Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education endeavours. Universities want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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