Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to consider now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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