Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in elearning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like openHPI to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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