Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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