Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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