Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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