Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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