Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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