Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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