Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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