Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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