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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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