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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these fascinating new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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