Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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