Find out more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology enable learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better understand these open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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