Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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