Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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