Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology enable students all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Gambia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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