Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology have empowered people all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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