Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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