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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Denmark to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. People want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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