Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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