Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better comprehend these compelling new open education ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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