Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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