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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like The Bahamas to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Corporations want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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