Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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