Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Academics want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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