Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. People want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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