Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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