Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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