Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have empowered students all over the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Instructors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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