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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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