Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online education have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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