Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to understand these open education ventures. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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