Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ecuador to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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