Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Universities want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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