Find out more about this breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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