Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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