Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better grasp these exciting new open educational experiments. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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