Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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