Learn more about this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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