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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these open education ventures. People want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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