Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology enable people all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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