Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Greece to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better grasp these compelling new open educational experiments. Corporations want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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