Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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