Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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