Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic educational technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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