Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education experiments. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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