Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rwanda to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better understand these open educational initiatives. People want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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