Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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