Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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