Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these new open educational ventures. Universities want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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